Space and freedom, both iconic of the American West, are the pillars of the Church of Scientology, said Sylvia Stanard, deputy director of the Church of Scientology’s National Affairs Office. Stanard described how the West influenced the birth of Scientology in the 20th century and gave Chautauquans a snapshot of what is one of the world’s newest religious expressions. Her 2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Friday in the Hall of Philosophy, “Scientology’s Place in the American Religious Landscape,” concl … [Read more...]

| EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM • OCTOBER 28, 2012 |Marking a year of unprecedented accomplishments, the 28th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists was a celebration of the many humanitarian and life-changing achievements of the Church worldwide.An overflow crowd of more than 7,000 Scientologists from 50 countries gathered on the grounds of Saint Hill Manor in the town of East Grinstead, England, to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the International As … [Read more...]